Charles DeLong
Harker Heights
Summary
Dedicated Physician Assistant with 4 years of primary care experience and over 20 years of active-duty service in the US Army. Committed to advancing healthcare equity and effective team collaboration. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise and problem-solving skills in a full-time role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant – Primary Care
Fort Hood
Fort Hood, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Served as the sole primary care provider for a battalion of over 700 active-duty soldiers, managing both acute and chronic medical conditions for overall medical readiness.
- Provided primary care for a battalion of over 700 active-duty soldiers, managing both acute and chronic medical conditions for overall medical readiness.
- Performed minor procedures to include cryotherapy, punch/shave biopsy, sutures, incision & drainage, joint injections, joint reductions, and toenail removal.
- Consulted and referred to multiple specialties and subspecialties for higher levels of care.
- Executed minor procedures including cryotherapy, punch/shave biopsy, sutures, incision & drainage, joint injections, joint reductions, and toenail removal to enhance patient care.
- Coordinated with physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medics, and case managers to deliver timely and effective medical care for soldiers.
Captain
US Army
01.2007 - Current
- Led diverse teams to execute complex missions in high-pressure environments.
- Oversaw logistics for personnel and equipment, ensuring mission success.
- Coordinated interdepartmental efforts to improve communication and operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior officers, fostering leadership skills and promoting professional development.
- Evaluated performance metrics to refine processes and increase unit effectiveness.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE09-2022
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE08-2021
Associates of Arts - Spanish
Arizona Community College
Monterey, CA12-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical diagnosis
- Physical examination
- Treatment planning
- Care management
- Musculoskeletal evaluation
- Acute care
- Preventive care
- Suturing
- Lab and Radiology Interpretation
- Chart analysis
- EHR management
- History documentation
- Specialist collaboration
- Patient care
Certification
- Physician Assistant, Florida License - Pending
- DEA Registration - Pending
- Advanced Life Support - Renewed May 2024, with additional renewal in November
- Basic Life Support - Renewed July 2025, with additional renewal in November
Timeline
Physician Assistant – Primary Care
Fort Hood
10.2022 - Current
Captain
US Army
01.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Associates of Arts - Spanish
Arizona Community College
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center